Category Archives: Road Racing
How do you stop 4th Cat riders crashing?
Interesting article on Cycling Weekly about the issue of crashes in entry-level races which is being put on the British Cycling National Council agenda: Investigation called for into fourth cat. crashes I’ve been a 4th category rider since 2006 when … Continue reading
Posted in Road Racing
Tagged 4th Cat, Chertsey, commissaire, crash, Hillingdon, racing, Surrey League
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Laurent Fignon, 1960-2010
In 1983, aged 22, Laurent Fignon won the Tour de France in his first attempt at the race, making him the youngest winner in 50 years. He remains the last rider to win the Tour de France at their first … Continue reading
Posted in Obituary, Professional, Tour de France
Tagged France, Laurent Fignon, obituary, Tour de France
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After the climb, the descent
It sits there in the hallway, untouched. It pleads with me every time I pass it, but I ignore it. I ignore it as long as I can. But there comes a point where you have to take the bike … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Etape du Tour, Hillingdon, Road Racing
Tagged 2010, 4th Cat, Etape du Tour, Hillingdon, London, racing
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